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M998 DEC

1995 Citroen Xantia

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,490 mi
Last recorded119,490 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 1995 Citroen Xantia117,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM998 DEC
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2015 119,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

oil leaking

Fail 29 Oct 2013 116,619 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2013 116,619 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2013 155,776 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 150,615 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 143,880 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 136,497 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 128,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 120,786 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 141,726 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xantia?

Based on 477,392 MOT tests across 86,229 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
6,551
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
86,229
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,863
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 18,855
Fluid suspension has no suspension movement 15,859
Stop lamp not working 15,639
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,605
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M998 DEC is a 1995 Citroen Xantia in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1995 Citroen Xantia models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 117,539 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Xantia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,863 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M998 DEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xantia typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 31 years old, this Citroen Xantia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M998 DEC is a 1995 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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